Progress to date/actions taken
7 October 2024
- Received a Public Forum presentation from Akaroa residents promoting a trial visitor information desk in the Akaroa Service Centre to be run by volunteers to ensure visitors needs are looked after, following the closure of the Akaroa Information Centre. This resulted in a trial based in what was originally the Governance office space at the Service Centre, to be leased by Heartlands, who will also provide a coordinator.
11 November 2024
- Received a public forum from a local business owner about freedom camping compliance costs from the perspective of accommodation providers.
Measures of Success
The Banks Peninsula Destination Management Plan is completed and includes an implementation plan with an agreed process for monitoring/reporting in place.
Progress to date/actions taken
ChristchurchNZ were funded by MBiE to lead the development of the Banks Peninsula Destination Management Plan. Consultation with the community took place over the period August 2022 through to October 2023, through quantitative surveys with residents and visitors, workshops, face to face interviews, submissions and the guidance, drive and support of Te Pātaka o Rakaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board.
October 2023
- ChristchurchNZ will present the final Plan at the 6th November Community Board meeting seeking endorsement from the Board.
6 November 2023
- the Board endorsed the Destination Management Plan, noting there is no implementation budget associated however the recommendations within it help guide any existing fund expenditure and prioritisation desired by the community in the future.
July 2024
- The Board submitted on the Council’s Long Term Plan 2024-34 advising the Council it wishes to see an engaged and implemented Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Destination Plan. The Board have been advised that Council endorsed Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula Destination Management Plan in November 2023 – ChristchurchNZ, in close collaboration with the Council and local sector partners, is implementing them with a focus on building capability in regenerative tourism business practices, so that the impact of tourism is managed sustainability.
21 October 2024
- The Board received an update from Christchurch NZ about the current cruise ship season.
Including but not limited to:
- Protecting and enhancing biodiversity
- Regenerative tourism that gives back more than it takes from host communities, the environment and the ecosystem;
- Promotion of the unique natural features and cultural heritage of Banks Peninsula
The infrastructure requirements needed to support both tourism and local residents e.g., number of toilets, signage, parking areas, roads suitable to use, staff accommodation issues and marine structures.
Measures of Success
The Banks Peninsula Destination Management Plan aligns with the interests and values of the Community Board and its constituency.
Progress to date/actions taken
11 April 2023
- Discretionary Response Fund approves a grant of $2,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Little River Craft Station Incorporated for the Information Station Part 2 towards wages (capacity for additional staff catering for increased demand due to visitors).
5 September 2023
- $52,000 grant from Tourism Infrastructure Fund of Peeti Henare’s office for the upgrade of the Little River toilets.
October 2023
- ChristchurchNZ will present the final Plan at the 6th November Community Board meeting seeking endorsement from the Board.
June 2024
- The Board agreed to request signage be installed at the Akaroa Boat Park to clarify that it includes boat trailer and freedom camping parking.
July 2024
- The Board joined staff on a walk along the Akaroa waterfront to learn about the next steps in the design and build of the Akaroa Wharf, including upgrades to Drummond and Daleys Wharves.
21 October 2024
- A Lyttelton resident spoke to the Board regarding the planning stages for the 2025 175th anniversary celebration of the arrival of settlers to Lyttelton Port, in particular the idea around the installation of a new plaque near the Pilgrim’s Rock in Lyttelton and general tidy up of the area.
22 October 2024
- The Board provided feedback to Council for its submission to MBIE about reviewing the transitional period for privately owned vehicles. The Board encouraged enforcement of the current deadline for certification of freedom camping vehicles to ensure that local tourism is environmentally friendly.
